Your above post shows you don't know anything about the case other than what you read in the Palm Beach Post.
The truth is the none of the radio transmissions stated anything about ordering him to stop. Not any other deputy except the first one. Then another unit ( not Brandon) spotted the vehicle. The same sergeant told them to get the eagle up and to stay at a distance and knew that units were following it. Was Brandon speeding? Yes however, was it reckless? No speed alone is not enough for recklessness ( plenty of case law on the subject) maybe neglence but not reckless.
As far as the roadway it's 8 lanes not 6.
Also the other vehicle clearly cut him off without looking and this is a case of distractive driving, pause the video prior to impact you will see the driver holding his cell phone in his right hand. Both he and Brandon contributed to the crash. Brandon should not have been charged this is overkill by a VHI investigator trying to make a name for himself and the State Attorney who is trying to show that they are tough on cops.
As far as his past and IA file that will never come into court, it can't. Also he never disregarded orders from supervisors in the past. While at district 6 he was targeted by Honkala and Kirschner because they hated him. Why? No one knows.
Finally what hell does an online drivers course have to do with anything.

Before spouting at the mouth about this incident and saying let's look at the facts, you should know the facts.

Guest wrote:Your above post shows you don't know anything about the case other than what you read in the Palm Beach Post.
The truth is the none of the radio transmissions stated anything about ordering him to stop. Not any other deputy except the first one. Then another unit ( not Brandon) spotted the vehicle. The same sergeant told them to get the eagle up and to stay at a distance and knew that units were following it. Was Brandon speeding? Yes however, was it reckless? No speed alone is not enough for recklessness ( plenty of case law on the subject) maybe neglence but not reckless.
As far as the roadway it's 8 lanes not 6.
Also the other vehicle clearly cut him off without looking and this is a case of distractive driving, pause the video prior to impact you will see the driver holding his cell phone in his right hand. Both he and Brandon contributed to the crash. Brandon should not have been charged this is overkill by a VHI investigator trying to make a name for himself and the State Attorney who is trying to show that they are tough on cops.
As far as his past and IA file that will never come into court, it can't. Also he never disregarded orders from supervisors in the past. While at district 6 he was targeted by Honkala and Kirschner because they hated him. Why? No one knows.
Finally what hell does an online drivers course have to do with anything.

Before spouting at the mouth about this incident and saying let's look at the facts, you should know the facts.

Good post, good setting out the facts for the trolls here. It won't matter though, the fools who post on and believe this site are too stupid to think for themselves.

It was a case of him being made an example of. Just like they did with 212 and the units in Dist 3 who were NOT chasing the sig 10 when it crashed, but the agency decided to fuck everyone involved anyway.

Guest wrote:Your above post shows you don't know anything about the case other than what you read in the Palm Beach Post.
The truth is the none of the radio transmissions stated anything about ordering him to stop. Not any other deputy except the first one. Then another unit ( not Brandon) spotted the vehicle. The same sergeant told them to get the eagle up and to stay at a distance and knew that units were following it. Was Brandon speeding? Yes however, was it reckless? No speed alone is not enough for recklessness ( plenty of case law on the subject) maybe neglence but not reckless.
As far as the roadway it's 8 lanes not 6.
Also the other vehicle clearly cut him off without looking and this is a case of distractive driving, pause the video prior to impact you will see the driver holding his cell phone in his right hand. Both he and Brandon contributed to the crash. Brandon should not have been charged this is overkill by a VHI investigator trying to make a name for himself and the State Attorney who is trying to show that they are tough on cops.
As far as his past and IA file that will never come into court, it can't. Also he never disregarded orders from supervisors in the past. While at district 6 he was targeted by Honkala and Kirschner because they hated him. Why? No one knows.
Finally what hell does an online drivers course have to do with anything.

Before spouting at the mouth about this incident and saying let's look at the facts, you should know the facts.

Good post, good setting out the facts for the trolls here. It won't matter though, the fools who post on and believe this site are too stupid to think for themselves.

It was a case of him being made an example of. Just like they did with 212 and the units in Dist 3 who were NOT chasing the sig 10 when it crashed, but the agency decided to fuck everyone involved anyway.

1. first. All here are trolls. And I'm thankful for them.

2. You're correct that the SA wanted to get a piece of low-hanging fruit, to cover from the past dereliction of duties. Brandon is the sacrificial lamb as far as the charges go, as applied to a PBSO Deputy.

3. speed alone was the cause, (jury's out), but I can say that I've driven those speeds, "all my life".
I still do. "But", when doing those speeds you have to give room for the stupidity of others, i.e. the car he hit. Age, Culture, and demographics are factors.

3a, The car that went into his lane, although was the contributory factor, may no have been the causality. The causality of the lane change, may lie with the interpretations of the driver who likely did a quick glance, saw the SO unit, and misinterpreted the rate of time/space with a short glance, and out of "the local habit of the local driver, in his local terrain to estimate time/space, of an on coming veh doing double rates of speed.

3b., Doubling the speed in high dense environment, changes the driving dynamics of all in range, and sadly the driver that hit by the unit, likely did not double up on the math concerning "depth perception", on what may have been a familiar route, and routine family trip.

4. When doing speeds like that, (w/o blue and sound), places the liabilities on the PBSO.
"who trained him ?, who tolerated the behavior ? Its not a crime to be stupid, arrogant, UN-trained, and UN-aware of peripheral circumstances that are born out of time/space, and peoples habits of driving. Criminal charges should be filed on the management that provided the ways and means, to do what he did.

I think the SA went too far to get the D/S, while at the same time, does "nothing to fix causalities.
i.e., PBSO culture, and feeble minded hires. And those are not the right reasoning to find a scape goat.

The attempt to justify what Brandon did is ludicrous at best. The amount of road lanes is a non issue.
The attempt to blame the other driver for this traffic crash is a sign of illiteracy.
The traffic investigator did his best to attempt to blame the other driver, but when other professionals viewed the evidence (including the video) it was clearly determined Brandon was at fault. That is why he was charged. There is no scape goat here. There is a clear violator of the law, that being Brandon.
As the poster stated, Florida state statute clearly states even when law enforcement is responding to an emergency, they must obey all traffic laws. This means Brandon's response at over 100 miles an hours (over double the posted speed limit) his improper change of lanes and his failure to maintain control of his vehicle clearly defines reckless driving. FL 316.192 states any person who drives a vehicle in willful and wanton disregard for the safety of person or property is guilty of reckless driving. it also states the whomever operates a vehicle and by such operation causes property damage or serious bodily injury is guilty of a felony. Hello, that is exactly what Brandon did.
As for what the supervisor did, he allowed the deputy who had visual contact continue so the helicopter could safely follow. The supervisor did not know, nor would he have allowed Brandon to continue toward this incident at over 100 MPH. Let's not try and justify that. You will only show more stupidity.
As for allowing Brandon's Training, IA and Personal records into the criminal trail. This is completely legal. The State Attorney handling this case would be negligent if they didn't bring this up to show Brandon's past driving record and his failure to comply with supervisory directives.
I understand the responses are from Brandon or his wife. We understand their attempts to try and make his stupidly less dramatic. Yes his stupidity as this was exactly that. Brandon deserves to loose his job, loose his LE certificate and move on to a career he will be adequately able to handle. He has not had much luck so far in law enforcement. I hope he is not sent to jail and I hope the other driver does not take much of what he currently has, or could make in the future. Either way he is guilty as hell and needs to pay the piper for his mistake of the mind (not of his heart). Those who have studied for the promotion testing will understand that.

Yea but its also illegal for deputies to trespass on the private property of a domicile, and kill the resident at point blank range for no reason. That's clear cut.
Can't IAD lose the files, and maybe place it with all the other lost evidence ?

Guest wrote:The attempt to justify what Brandon did is ludicrous at best. The amount of road lanes is a non issue.
The attempt to blame the other driver for this traffic crash is a sign of illiteracy.
The traffic investigator did his best to attempt to blame the other driver, but when other professionals viewed the evidence (including the video) it was clearly determined Brandon was at fault. That is why he was charged. There is no scape goat here. There is a clear violator of the law, that being Brandon.
As the poster stated, Florida state statute clearly states even when law enforcement is responding to an emergency, they must obey all traffic laws. This means Brandon's response at over 100 miles an hours (over double the posted speed limit) his improper change of lanes and his failure to maintain control of his vehicle clearly defines reckless driving. FL 316.192 states any person who drives a vehicle in willful and wanton disregard for the safety of person or property is guilty of reckless driving. it also states the whomever operates a vehicle and by such operation causes property damage or serious bodily injury is guilty of a felony. Hello, that is exactly what Brandon did.
As for what the supervisor did, he allowed the deputy who had visual contact continue so the helicopter could safely follow. The supervisor did not know, nor would he have allowed Brandon to continue toward this incident at over 100 MPH. Let's not try and justify that. You will only show more stupidity.
As for allowing Brandon's Training, IA and Personal records into the criminal trail. This is completely legal. The State Attorney handling this case would be negligent if they didn't bring this up to show Brandon's past driving record and his failure to comply with supervisory directives.
I understand the responses are from Brandon or his wife. We understand their attempts to try and make his stupidly less dramatic. Yes his stupidity as this was exactly that. Brandon deserves to loose his job, loose his LE certificate and move on to a career he will be adequately able to handle. He has not had much luck so far in law enforcement. I hope he is not sent to jail and I hope the other driver does not take much of what he currently has, or could make in the future. Either way he is guilty as hell and needs to pay the piper for his mistake of the mind (not of his heart). Those who have studied for the promotion testing will understand that.

Shut up moron. It's illegal to make a U turn in the middle of an 8 lane highway. Both parties are at fault.
It is also illegal to bring his IA file and previous garbage in to the trial. Just like when shit bag drug dealers are on trial, the State is not allowed to mention their dozen previous convictions. It "taints" the jury.

Absolutely. Brandon should have NEVER been hired in the first place. He was obese and unable to perform the functions of a law enforcement officer. His only hope is the dept tries to limit liability and attempt to downplay his stupidity.

His continued poor performances from the past should have been dealt with according and he should have been terminated way before this.
He is not liked due to his attitude and laziness. Much like his plump spouse in commo.

Guest wrote:Absolutely. Brandon should have NEVER been hired in the first place. He was obese and unable to perform the functions of a law enforcement officer. His only hope is the dept tries to limit liability and attempt to downplay his stupidity.

His continued poor performances from the past should have been dealt with according and he should have been terminated way before this.
He is not liked due to his attitude and laziness. Much like his plump spouse in commo.

Maybe his demise is a result of horse trading with the Adams case.
A low hanger is spent.

Actually been to trial many times....but not for doing stupid things this fat POS did and then try to justify his stupidity.

To quote Stephen Covey. "People will forgive mistakes, because mistakes are usually of the mind, mistakes of judgment. But people will not easily forgive the mistakes of the heart, the ill intention , the bad motives, the prideful justifying cover up of the first mistake."

Guest wrote:Actually been to trial many times....but not for doing stupid things this fat POS did and then try to justify his stupidity.

To quote Stephen Covey. "People will forgive mistakes, because mistakes are usually of the mind, mistakes of judgment. But people will not easily forgive the mistakes of the heart, the ill intention , the bad motives, the prideful justifying cover up of the first mistake."

It all goes back to what's tolerated as the norm, hence, Respondent Superior.
Likely the ASA will take a dive, and will retrieve the spoils of Kabuki Theater, showing they actually care about this.

Its a politically correct PBSO prosecution, because its not about corruption, and Hegele is isolated without co-conspirators. Its both a shit show, and a side show. Two birds with one stone.

Culpability aside, I think Hegele is the Sacrificial Lamb (Red Meat), for the ASA, in lieu of concessions made in other cases. Latitude comes w/ discretion. And discretion is based on the political interpretations in the perceptions of the audience. ie (Public Opinion). This is an admin. and civil issue, and not "criminal. Misjudgement is not criminal. Stupid is not criminal.

Just curious.

1. Who hired him ?
2. Who Gave him a badge ?
3. Who's car ?
4. Who's aircraft ?

I heard Brandon has bent over and will be ok. He will be banished to the airport forever and will never be allowed to operate anything that is owned by PBSO that has wheels. At least at the airport Brandon will get some exercise and maybe drop a few tons eventually....lol

Guest wrote:I heard Brandon has bent over and will be ok. He will be banished to the airport forever and will never be allowed to operate anything that is owned by PBSO that has wheels. At least at the airport Brandon will get some exercise and maybe drop a few tons eventually....lol

You guys just make shit up so you can come on here and post something, don't you?

according to the audio on the video,brandon was told to stand down approx 3 times from supervisors,and refused. he was responding to a location where the suspects vehicle was reported to have been seen at a high rate of speed. we also watched the smart car start to move into the inner lane without apparantly signalling a left turn lane change. brandon did not have lights or siren on,which,if the smart car driver,had checked (or did),his side/rear mirror,would have possible seen/heard the siren.

running code 3,at what speed does the vehicle move faster that the speed of sound? the ability for vehicle in front of the speeding cop car to hear the siren.

the things that are going to possible bite him in the ass,was responding at a high rate of speed to a possible sighting,failure to obey commands from a supervisor x3,and failure to activate lights/sirens. as fickle/useless as the state attorneys and the juries in palm beach are,he might get off. the biggest bite in the ass is going to be the civil trial. that is going to be costly.

Guest wrote:according to the audio on the video,brandon was told to stand down approx 3 times from supervisors,and refused. he was responding to a location where the suspects vehicle was reported to have been seen at a high rate of speed. we also watched the smart car start to move into the inner lane without apparantly signalling a left turn lane change. brandon did not have lights or siren on,which,if the smart car driver,had checked (or did),his side/rear mirror,would have possible seen/heard the siren.

running code 3,at what speed does the vehicle move faster that the speed of sound? the ability for vehicle in front of the speeding cop car to hear the siren.

the things that are going to possible bite him in the ass,was responding at a high rate of speed to a possible sighting,failure to obey commands from a supervisor x3,and failure to activate lights/sirens. as fickle/useless as the state attorneys and the juries in palm beach are,he might get off. the biggest bite in the ass is going to be the civil trial. that is going to be costly.

"was told to stand down approx 3 times". So what ?
The uppers set the examples for him. Its the culture to ignore rules and common sense.

Poor Hagele is just a lower dimension of a flawed culture. Just a bi-product of his environment.
He was just doing, what everyone else does.
And now all of a sudden, and out of the clear blue sky's laws and rules matter @ PBSO ?
What gives?

guest wrote:So what happened? Is he in trouble for turning the guy in to a vegetable, or are they going to let the pig get away with something once again?

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Bad News for Brandon: Lost at trial Feb.1st, sentencing March 15th and in jail until then (so in his own words, he'll "lose the house" too), disciplinary investigation underway which will almost definitely (you never know with PBSO) conclude with his firing, pending civil case is a sure winner for plaintiff as the burden of proof is much lower than a criminal proceeding, and his place secured among the many chapters detailing PBSO's reckless (and sometimes flat-out malicious) negligence within the several books being written presently about "Corruption County"!

Absolutely. Brandon should have NEVER been hired in the first place. He was obese and unable to perform the functions of a law enforcement officer. His only hope is the dept tries to limit liability and attempt to downplay his stupidity.

His continued poor performances from the past should have been dealt with according and he should have been terminated way before this.
He is not liked due to his attitude and laziness. Much like his plump spouse in commo.